Department of Information and Tourism, Taipei City Government

The Center for Disease Control/Taiwan states that the H1N1 is still threatening Taiwan, and suggests all to receive vaccine if youre in the high risk groups in order to avoid severe complications due to infection. Hong Kong news reported on May 6 that even though H1N1 has quitted down for a while, a 35-year old women with high blood pressure and obesity has been reported to be affected, and is currently breathing under the aid of machines. Researches on 2009 H1N1 outburst indicate that 90% of H1N1 hospital admissions were patients under 65 years old, and most of them were toddlers under 5 years old; factors for complications include age (under 5 years old), pregnancy, obesity, diarrhea, and asthma. Even though Taiwan has been on the safe side, 10% of local flu viruses is still H1N1 virus. Globally, H1N1 epidemic seems to be gaining activity in Southeast Asia, West Africa, Central America, and South America. Thus, those that are traveling overseas will be exposed to high risks of H1N1 virus. The CDC/Taiwan states that receiving H1N1 vaccines is the easiest and safest way, and it is suggested for toddlers, pregnant women, and those of high risk groups who havent received it yet. There are a total of 690 medical facilities in Taiwan that offer free H1N1 vaccines. Please log on to http://h1n1.cdc.gov.tw for the list of locations and updates, or dial 1922 for disease reports and counseling.

Source:Department of Health,TAIWAN,ROC